The CDC is investigating recalled eyedrops after infections cause death and blindness Infections from drug-resistant bacteria have caused death and illness in 68 patients across the U.S., the CDC says. The strain has been linked to recalled eyedrops like EzriCare Artificial Tears. Emily Olson
Meet the 'glass-half-full girl' whose brain rewired after losing a hemisphere Mora Leeb was 9 months old when surgeons removed half her brain. Now 15, she plays soccer and tells jokes. Scientists say Mora is an extreme example of a process known as brain plasticity. Jon Hamilton
What to know about xylazine, the drug authorities are calling a public safety threat The veterinary tranquilizer has been linked to a growing number of overdose deaths across the country, especially in the Northeast. It's often combined with fentanyl, but can't be treated with Narcan. Rachel Treisman
Colorectal cancer is rising among Gen X, Y & Z. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself If you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for and when to seek screening or treatment for colorectal cancer. Allison Aubrey
Opioids are devastating Cherokee families. The tribe has a $100 million plan to heal The fentanyl crisis is hitting young people hard, and the highest death rates are in Native American communities. The Cherokee Nation is working to help young families recover. Brian Mann
Frozen strawberries sold at Costco, Trader Joe's, recalled after hepatitis A outbreak Five people in Washington state got sick after eating frozen strawberries from the same supplier, federal regulatory investigators said. The FDA is urging people to stop eating certain products. Emma Bowman
What is Babesiosis? A rare tick-borne disease is on the rise in the Northeast Lyme Disease isn't the only tick-driven illness that residents of the northeast should worry about. The CDC says cases of Babesiosis, which can cause flu-like symptoms, are on the rise in 8 states. Emily Olson
WHO calls on China to share data on raccoon dog link to pandemic. Here's what we know Data was released briefly, then rescinded. As NPR reported previously, there is already strong evidence pointing to these animals in the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan. Michaeleen Doucleff
With gun control far from sight, schools redesign for student safety In the wake of ongoing school shootings, architects are designing schools to minimize risk and increase student connection. Mallika Seshadri
'Back to one meal a day': SNAP benefits drop as food prices climb A lot of people don't think twice about buying milk, says Teresa Calderez. "But there are lots of us out here who can't buy a gallon of milk when we need it." Lauren Hodges
